*** Kicked Out***

Daniel stood frozen. The divorce papers felt like fire in his hands.

Natalie touched his arm. "Daniel, it's okay. She's just upset. She doesn't mean it."

He jerked away from her touch. "Don't."

"What?"

"Don't touch me. Don't talk to me. Don't breathe near me." His voice came out low. Dangerous.

"Daniel, I'm trying to help."

"Help?" He turned on her. "You think this is helping? You coming here? With my tie? Making everything ...